Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks before introducing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an address on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. They spoke in front of the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks before introducing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an address on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. They spoke in front of the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks before introducing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an address on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. They spoke in front of the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks before introducing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an address on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. They spoke in front of the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg speaks on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. Bloomberg, who was introduced by former Vice President Al Gore, addressed the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City.

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Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks before introducing New York... News PhotoAl Gore,Challenge,Following,Former,Government,Greeting,Hurricane Sandy,Michael Bloomberg,New York City,Politics,Speech,Talking,USA,Vertical,Vice PresidentPhotographer John MooreCollection: Getty Images News 2012 Getty ImagesNEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 06: Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore speaks before introducing New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for an address on long-term challenges facing the city following Superstorm Sandy on December 6, 2012 in New York City. They spoke in front of the Regional Plan Association and the New York League of Conservation Voters in downtown New York City. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)